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New York Marathon Training Week 3

New York Marathon Training Week 3

Jul 18, 2016 | Running

I nearly didn’t bother writing this post. This week’s training has been less than impressive due to a three day wedding event, some serious heat in Majorca and a lack of motivation/organisation. I wondered whether I should post such a exercise free week,...
New York Marathon Training Week 2

New York Marathon Training Week 2

Jul 12, 2016 | Running

Since I still don’t have a formal, written plan for New York Marathon training, I’ve been taking it as it comes. I ran three times this week; 2 X 5K run clubs and the 10K British London Run, plus 3 strength workouts. Next week I’m in Majorca so it...
New York Marathon Training Week 1

New York Marathon Training Week 1

Jul 4, 2016 | Running

This week has been all about getting used to running four times a week, building a bit of a base and getting my legs turning over. With 18 weeks left until the New York City Marathon – one of my goal races for the year, I’m knuckling down and getting...
Marathon Training Hacks

Marathon Training Hacks

Jun 28, 2016 | Running, Running Advice

Do you hate the word hack? I know I do. And sorry if you came here for some marathon training shortcuts, there aren’t any. The training really does take the 12-18 weeks that those plans outline however, these ‘hacks’ may well ease the process…...
Striving for a New PB

Striving for a New PB

May 27, 2016 | Running

I haven’t run a half marathon PB since October 2013 – the 1.52 I accidentally set at the Royal Parks Half marathon whilst training of the New York City Marathon that year. This year my four main running goals are; Run a Half Marathon PB Run a Marathon PB...